Tag: Francesco Ricci Bitti
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Olympic Summit gives full support
Lausanne, July 19, 2014: Olympic agenda 2020, Leading representatives of the Olympic Movement met in Lausanne today, with the Olympic Agenda 2020 process central to their discussions. Sports leaders heard updates on the proposals that have so far been generated on Olympic Agenda 2020, the strategic roadmap for the future of the Olympic Movement, which…
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Olympic Summit held at IOC Headquarters
Lausanne, Nov 03, 2013: Responding to an invitation from IOC President Thomas Bach, the senior representatives of the Olympic Movement’s key stakeholders met today at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne for the 2nd Olympic Movement Coordination Meeting. The meeting formed part of the on-going open dialogue and consultations that the IOC is looking to increase…
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Changes Rules to permit ‘smart’ equipment
London, July 29, 2013: The International Tennis Federation (ITF) today announced that the Rules of Tennis had been amended to permit the use of ‘Player Analysis Technology’ during play. The new rule was approved at the recent ITF AGM in Paris on Friday 12 July, and will be included in the 2014 edition of the…
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Appointment of New SportAccord General Director
Lausanne, July 01, 2013: SportAccord, the umbrella organization for both Olympic and non-Olympic International Sports Federations as well as organizers of Multi-Sport Games had its first council meeting today, after the newly elected President Mr. Marius Vizer took office. SportAccord has held its first Council meeting today, after the newly elected President Mr Marius Vizer…
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Johan Cruyff Foundation extends sponsorship
London, June 05, 2013: The ITF announced today that it has renewed its sponsorship agreements with the Johan Cruyff Foundation as a programme partner for the Wheelchair Tennis Development Fund and ITF’s wheelchair tennis junior programmes. The Foundation will support additional Development Fund projects for 2013-14, as well as the junior programmes for 2013. The…
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Statement from ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti
London – GBR, Jan 15, 2013: Everyone in the ITF family is saddened to learn that Brad Drewett will step down from his position as ATP Chairman following his diagnosis with ALS. Some of us at the ITF have known Brad since he was a player; many others have known him in his various roles…
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ITF increases support of ICs and CTC
London, July 16, 2012: At its AGM in Copenhagen last week, the ITF signed memorandums of understanding with two of its recognized organizations, the Council of International Clubs, and Association of Centenary Tennis Clubs. The ITF will look to increase its support of both organizations on their worldwide development activities. The Council of International Clubs…
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Tennis players name sporting heroes
London, July 04, 2012: The International Tennis Federation today announced the publication of its official Olympic Book Aspire, Inspire: Celebrating Tennis at the Olympics 2012. Thirty-six of the world’s leading tennis players took part in the ITF project to help promote the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Tennis Events. This year’s 140-page publication features a…
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ITF to honour Sanchez Vicario, Djokovic, Kvitova and Main
London-UK, June 04, 2012: Spanish tennis star Arantxa Sanchez Vicario will be presented with the ITF’s highest accolade, the Philippe Chatrier Award, at the 2012 ITF World Champions Dinner on Tuesday 5 June in Paris at the Pavillon d’Armenonville. The World Champions Dinner will celebrate the achievements of the 2011 ITF World Champions. Former British…
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ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti elected ASOIF President
London, May 23, 2012: ASOIF President, Francesco Ricci Bitti, President of the International Tennis Federation, was unanimously elected today as the President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) at its General Assembly in Quebec City, Canada. Ricci Bitti will take over from Denis Oswald, President of the World Rowing Federation, on 1 January…